Ode To Mr. Zimmerman

Carrying a note wasn’t his bag
When he sang his voice would sort of drag
For his America he waved a flag 
Robert Zimmerman was his name
Poetic ballads were his burning flame 
Where others said can’t, he said can
He called us friend 
And spoke of the wind
I think him a giant he’s only a man

Reading his words makes me want more 
to analize his analogies can be a chore 
Paints pictures in my head 
when your driven in your car 
Paints lyrics of big brass beds 
He’s truly a star 
How to follow I don’t know 
his concert ended in an encore 
My appreciation of Bob Dylan I doubt I could show
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
December 10, 2010 at 7:38 PM
oh, this must be Dylan's real name then? Yes, he was quite the folk lore poet. He really loved Woodie Guthrie, a songwriter of the people! Congrats on your HM for this fine topic. LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 6:17 AM
Congratulations on your win Robb in Jared Pickett's "The Ode" contest. Love,Carol
Mehta Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of jared, Robb
Sweetheart Avatar
December 5, 2010 at 5:00 AM
Congrats Robb on your HM in Jared's contest with this wonderful write on your special muse my friend.. enjoy this honor with luv today...
Onclaud Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 5:50 AM
a delightful tribute to zimmerman with fine, descriptive eord energy... hope you'll enter this in the contest, rob! warmest, nette
Dufresne Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 3:53 PM
couldn't get enough of that song writing genius! First song I heard from him was Chimes of Freedom. wonderful tribute Robb
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 1:20 PM
This goes to Fav, Robb
Devonshire Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Haven't heard Zimmerman, Robb, but you do muster enthusiasm to check him out on youtube. Best wishes in Jared's Ode contest with your poem! Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Very nice tribute you have paid to Bob Dylan, Robb. Good luck in the contest.
Roberts Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Bob Dylan was inspirational to many, wonderful tribute, good luck in the "Ode" contest.
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